Mine Overseer Production at Anglo American

Job Description:

The Mine Overseer has the Legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHSA section 26 of 1996.

You will ensure that a dedicated section of the operational process operates effectively from a current and future best practice perspective, with a time frame of 1-2 years.

The focus areas for this role will be to manage and co-ordinate the following:

• Manage and plan for the development & provision of mining work practices, structures and services, which will contribute to the overall safety, health, and sustained profitability of the Operational Area.

• Mining process planning, preparing and breaking predetermined blocks of ground, efficiently and safely.

• Review and introduce mining best practices to enhance performance efficiencies over long term.

• Negotiate with Engineering Department – source and supply determined material to operations.

• Alignment of operational performances both in stope and development to the overall Operational Area plans contribute to the effective management of the Operational Area.

This role is in the Mining department at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager. 

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

• Mine Overseer Certificate is a requirement. 

• Blasting Certificate is a requirement. 

• Advantageous: Mine managers certificate. 

Knowledge & Skills:

• At least 3 - 5 years mining experience in conventional deep level UG mining in a similar position.   

Additional information:

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.